Windows Phone 8.1 VPN L2TP Setup

Windows Phone 8.1 has introduced support for VPNs, which means that you'll be able to configure the VPN functionality and establish an encrypted connection!>

*Disclaimer: The L2TP connectivity is available only in Windows Phone 8.1 Update 1 (known as GDR1). To obtain this update you must register as a Windows Phone developer. As this is still in the beta phase, please note that you are installing this update at your own risk. We are not responsible for any damage to your device.

This article will show you how to do exactly that! Follow the simple steps below:

1. Tap on "Settings"

2. Go to "VPN"

3. Tap on the sign to begin creating a new VPN profile:

4. In order to create or add a new VPN profile, you'll need to enter the following info:

Server name or IP address: Enter any of the servers that you can find by logging into the VPN Control Panel and clicking on "View" under "Manually set-up VPN - No software".

Type: Choose "L2TP with IPSec" from the drop-down menu

Connect using: Tap on "Choose an item". Then tap on "user name+password+preshared key"

5. Scroll down and enter the following:

User name: Please type in your HMA! account user name

Password: Type your special PPTP password (not your account password). This can be found by logging into the VPN Control Panel and clicking on "View" under "Manually set-up VPN - No software".

Preshared Key: Type "HideMyAss" (please mind the capital letters)

6. Turn on the following features:

Connect Automatically: "On"

Send all traffic: "On"

You can rename your VPN profile name into anything you like, e.g. HMA! L2TP

When you're done, please double-check the settings you changed and tap "Save"

Note: "Advanced" settings don't need to be changed, so your advanced settings should look like this:

This is what your VPN profile should look like now that it has been created and activated. You should be able to see a padlock right above your wireless connection icon. This means that your internet connection is encrypted.